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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.62, 2,764.08 and 747.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.62, 2,764.08 and 747.09 is: 1,120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.62 : 2,764.08 = 747.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.62/2,764.08 = 747.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.62x = 2,764.08 × 747.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.62x = 2,065,016.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,016.53/1,842.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.70

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